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Just for Laughs founder’s former sister-in-law testified that he sexually assaulted her [Video]

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Warning: elements of this story detailing an alleged sexual assault may be disturbing to some readers

Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon’s former sister-in-law testified against him in court Wednesday, alleging he sexually assaulted her in the ‘90s.

She is the ninth victim to testify in this trial.

Martine Roy took the stand to describe the disturbing details of the alleged 1995 assault and told the courtroom Rozon raped her.

Roy said she was working at the Just for Laughs Museum when the company’s founder invited her into a dressing room for a private conversation. She claimed Rozon locked the door, put his hands on her shoulders and bent her over.

In court, Roy sobbed describing the heartache and fear she felt. She said she could see Rozon’s reflection in a mirror while she repeatedly told him “No.”

She said it was over in a matter of seconds and he …

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